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I am seeking a Commercial Supply Chain Manager to join my client on a permanent basis. As the Commercial Supply Chain Manager, you will be required to engage and provide commercial support across Operational, Programme and Finance workstreams in the management of all matters Equipment and Asset Management related. This will cover the whole contractual lifecycle, from development and agreement of proposals and their consequent implementation through subcontracts amendments, as well as the establishment and management of new suppliers from the origination and definition of requirement to the procurement, on-boarding and on-going management of deliveryRole: Commercial Supply Chain Manager Location: Portsmouth - Hybrid Hours: Monday to Friday,40 hours per week Salary: £70,000 Security Clearance: Must hold or be able to gain Security Clearance - UK Eyes only projectResponsibilities Partnering and collaborating with senior management teams, and internal/ external Suppliers to provide pragmatic and viable solutions to commercial issuesBuilding strong collaborative relationships with Customer and Supplier Commercial TeamsManaging obligations, assumptions and dependencies across subcontractsSupporting the selection and onboarding of Suppliers including assisting Operational workstreams with the definition of requirement, evaluation of offers and the creation of subcontract documentationSupporting the Senior Commercial Manager in assessing and processing both top down (from the Customer) and bottom up (from Suppliers) change requirements including validating the requirements against the existing (sub)contract and critically assessing the proposed impact (including changes to prices)Support Operational Supplier owners in performance reviews both internally and with Supplier and the CustomerEnsuring that all sub(contract) documentation are accurately conformed and kept up to date with agreed contract changesOperating as a trusted partner to the wider business, assisting with ad-hoc contract queries and advicePromoting a close working relationship between the business and the Commercial TeamIdentifying risks and opportunities, proposing appropriate solutions and mitigationsManaging change control and tasking order requests to maximise the commercial opportunitiesAdvising and assisting with relevant legislative changes (such as Data Protection)Ensuring all commercial governance is followedEnsuring adherence to company commercial policies & procedures Requirements Experienced commercial individual who has a demonstrable track record of operating in complex contract environments with excellent written and verbal communication skillsCommercial and Contracts experience (including drafting of subcontracts) with a demonstrable track record of pre- and post-contract commercial activity in a highly governed environmentSkilled in employing a high degree of commercial acumen to inform and guide senior leadership Experienced in leading and delivering procurement activity in an equipment or complex services environmentAn ability to operate as a team player with a collaborative working styleA strong influencer with the skills and experience to provide credible, pragmatic and commercial solutions to business problems, seeking win-win solutions wherever possibleA resilient and positive approach to dealing with conflict without damaging relationshipsA determined and analytical approach to problem solving and able to use analytical data for decision makingAbility to manage a high demand workload and prioritise effectively in time-bound situations.Ability to work flexibly over a wide geographical area (where required) and experience of working in a multi-site/mobile capacity combining working from home for potentially prolonged periodsIf you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up AviationLine Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity."Follow @LineUpAviation on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow!"